Professional Development Trainer

About the role

The Learning Resource Network (LRN) Training Specialist V performs advanced training delivery work. Work involves delivering professional development, policy, systems, and manager training to HHS employees. This position promotes LRN course offerings and conducts training sessions that meet learner and agency expectations and provides the necessary skills for HHS employees to be successful in their jobs. This position routinely collaborates with LRN instructional designers to ensure consistency in content delivery. The LRN Training Specialist V also delivers content for the Leadership Development team as needed. This position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery and Facilitation
  • Delivers instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and hybrid training using effective classroom training techniques and adult learning principles; utilizes instructor guide, participant guide, visual aids, presentations, gamification software, and virtual meeting tools; ensures content is taught as written to ensure consistency.
• Course Preparation, Administration, and Evaluation
  • Performs pre-class administrative duties including but not limited to sending MS Teams invitation emails, sending marketing emails for low-class registration, and studying and preparing to teach a successful course; conducts post-course administrative duties including CAPPS administrative activities, administering level 1, 2, and 3 evaluations, and collecting, reporting, and analyzing course data.
• Course Readiness, Pilots, and Train-the-Trainer Activities
  • Collaborates with instructional designers to learn new and revised course content; conducts and attends pilots of all new and extensively revised courses; conducts train-the-trainer sessions as designated lead for specific courses; attends train-the-trainer sessions as a participant and conducts teach-backs to receive approval of content mastery.
• Training Innovation and Professional Development
  • Researches modern adult learning delivery principles, techniques, and trends; stays abreast of industry training standards; implements new training delivery techniques; and seeks out and attends professional development opportunities and trainings.
• Course Collaboration and Training Support
  • Participates in revising course content in collaboration with LRN instructional design team as needed; plans, coordinates, and organizes training activities; performs other duties as assigned.
• Accessible and Inclusive Training Delivery
  • Serves as a resource on accessibility considerations, using approved accessible training practices, and implementing approved learner accommodations to support equal access to the learning experience.

Requirements

Four (4) years of training delivery experience for a large organization
Three (3) years of experience delivering virtual training
Two (2) years of experience conducting pilot sessions for training programs
Two (2) years of experience using a Learning Management System for enrollment and session reports

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Training delivery policies and procedures.
HHS policies and procedures.
HHS Strategic plan.
HHS accessibility guidelines.
Training industry standards.
Virtual learning techniques and strategies.
Skill In Applying adult learning principles to activities and course content.
Engaging all types of learners.
Demonstrating classroom techniques and classroom management skills.
Facilitating virtual and in-person training sessions.
Effective communication both orally and written.
Energizing curriculum and engaging learners.
Delivering training by following an instructor guide.
Mastering new concepts and transferring knowledge to learners.

Skills

Ability To Conduct train-the-trainer sessions and pilots.
Maintain accurate training records.
Follow an instructor guide.
Analyze training data and prepare concise reports.
Communicate difficult concepts in plain language.
Manage classroom conflict.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$5,098.66 - $6,083.33

Schedule

Day Shift